About Author
Raj is a space writer at Starlust, specializing in translating complex astronomical phenomena into clear, engaging narratives. With a foundation in science communication and a background in journalism, he applies a structured, research-driven approach to covering topics across astrophysics, cosmology, planetary science, and observational astronomy.
His work spans a range of subjects, from stellar evolution and galactic dynamics to orbital mechanics and skywatching event guides, grounded in current scientific research and peer-reviewed studies. Raj is particularly focused on making cutting-edge discoveries in space science accessible to general audiences, without compromising on technical accuracy.
Driven by a strong belief that science writing should both educate and provoke inquiry, he constructs each piece to not only explain what we know about the universe, but how we’ve come to know it, highlighting methods, instrumentation, and scientific reasoning behind the facts.
Solar wind is causing 'major disturbance' to comet SWAN (C/2025 R2) gliding through space
New observations from an astronomer reveal a highly reactive comet tail, which showed remarkable changes in just ten minutes.
Sep 18, 2025
What would happen if Earth became tidally locked to the Moon?
Gravity is the force behind tidal locking, but the Moon's unique case is rooted in a cataclysmic event.
Sep 18, 2025
Giant asteroid 2025 RL2 to make closest approach to Earth this week—when and how to watch
The asteroid will zoom past our planet at a distance of just 134,566 miles (about 216,563 kilometers).
Sep 18, 2025
Why NASA was forced to postpone planned docking of private spacecraft Cygnus XL with ISS
The Northrop Grumman CRS-23 mission, a cargo flight launched on September 14 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, was scheduled for September 17 arrival at ISS.
Sep 18, 2025
Take a tour through Milky Way's star-forming regions with Gaia's first 3D fly through map
For decades, thick clouds of gas and dust have obscured the true three-dimensional shapes of these stellar nurseries, making them notoriously difficult for scientists to study.
Sep 17, 2025
New photos of the first black hole ever imaged reveal jaw-dropping twist in its behavior: 'Totally unexpected'
In a first, scientists have documented a dramatic shift in the magnetic fields near the M87 black hole, forcing them to rethink how matter behaves in these environments.
Sep 17, 2025
Massive asteroid once feared a threat to Earth set for close flyby on September 18
The asteroid, officially named 2025 FA22, is roughly the height of a skyscraper, with an estimated width of 130 to 290 meters.
Sep 17, 2025
Moon phases 2025: When is the next new moon
Due to a direct alignment between the Sun, Moon, and Earth, a new moon is invisible from our perspective because the side of the moon facing us is completely unlit.
Sep 17, 2025
Don't miss Neptune's closest approach to Earth on September 23—where to find it in the evening sky
This rare event, known as opposition, occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Neptune align, causing the planet to appear brighter and more prominent in the night sky.
Sep 17, 2025
New tool helps scientists predict dazzling auroras lighting up the Martian sky
After capturing a second visible-light aurora from the planet's surface, NASA's Perseverance rover confirmed the breakthrough.
Sep 16, 2025
Halley's Comet will return in 2061—for 1980s kids, it will be a full-circle moment
The celestial event will mark a generational milestone for those who witnessed its last appearance in 1986.
Sep 16, 2025
Life on Mars? Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and astrobiologist David Grinspoon break down NASA's latest discovery
NASA has discovered a Martian rock sample containing mineral and organic signatures that, on Earth, are found almost exclusively with biological activity.
Sep 16, 2025
Scientists finally uncover the mysterious solar feature controlling the Sun's magnetic power
UC scientists have finally created a model of the tachocline, a mysterious, thin layer inside the sun that generates its magnetic field.
Sep 16, 2025
Will the northern lights be visible tonight? Here's what the forecast says
If conditions line up, moderate storms could also unfold, making the aurora borealis visible in regions like Canada and Alaska.
Sep 16, 2025
Falcon 9 to deliver 24 new starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on September 17
SpaceX aims to launch 24 internet satellites into low-Earth orbit at 11:41 a.m. ET, with a backup launch time at 3:41 p.m. ET.
Sep 16, 2025
New comet SWAN25B discovered in September 2025—here are viewing tips and its likely coordinates
The comet SWAN25B was initially detected by the Solar Wind Anisotropies (SWAN) instrument on the SOHO spacecraft.
Sep 15, 2025
Astronomers in search of habitable worlds rule out atmospheric scenarios on exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e
A new study using the Webb Space Telescope has found that the exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e is unlikely to possess an atmosphere similar to that of Venus or Mars.
Sep 15, 2025
Magnetic activity cycles in 138 Sun-like stars help scientists understand the Sun's past—and Earth's future
By studying younger stars, this discovery provides a cosmic crystal ball to predict dangerous space weather events, helping to protect our technology.
Sep 15, 2025
Solving the mystery of 'little red dots' in early universe, scientists discover a new class of black hole stars
When they were first spotted in 2022, these tiny red dots were nicknamed 'universe breakers.'
Sep 15, 2025
'God of Chaos' asteroid would be visible to the naked eye in a once-in-a-millennium celestial event
An asteroid of this immense size, roughly 1,100 feet wide, only makes a close approach to Earth once every 7,500 years, according to scientific estimates.
Sep 15, 2025